I Rode Wanda Coach From NYC to Albany. Here’s What You Should Know.
I rode Wanda Coach from Midtown Manhattan to Albany for $20 cash. Where it picks up, what the bus is like, and whether this Chinatown bus is a scam.
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The Best Way to Lower Gas Prices is To Reduce Dependence on Gas
As gas prices have spiked in the U.S., our politicians have rushed to do all kinds of things to reduce the price. Democrats introduced a bill in Congress to suspend the gas tax. The administration, meanwhile, eased sanctions on Russian…
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How to Get to Every U.S. World Cup Stadium by Public Transportation
If you’re coming to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, you’ve probably heard one thing over and over: You’ll need a car. It’s true, we are hopelessly car-dependent in many places, and I apologize for that. I don’t…
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A Realistic Transit Plan for the Cross Bronx
My social media algorithm knows I want better transit in the Bronx. I’ve been served up a few videos of someone running for local office saying something like, “We don’t need the Cross Bronx Expressway! We Need a Cross Bronx…
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Why the 125th Street Subway Is a “Now or Never” Project for New York City
In her 2026 State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to extend the Q train across 125th Street, potentially creating Manhattan’s first new crosstown subway in generations. It’s ambitious and expensive. But I think the MTA has…
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What Are Spain’s Media Distancia Trains? My Experience Riding the Overlooked Rail Option
I was in Girona, a small city that sits in a province away from Barcelona. Both cities are on the route of Spain’s most impressive train route, the “AVE,” or “alta velocidad” high-speed train. Reaching over 200mph (320kph), they zip…
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The NYC F/M Train Swap, Explained: What Changed and Why
Yes, the F and M trains are swapping routes through part of Manhattan in Queens. And if the conversations I’ve had are any indication, most people are confused. I was too. After all, here’s the MTA’s explanation. I’m not an urban planner,…
